America, which does not believe in science, is sold out
to snake oil salesmen ... "
Dr. Anthony Fauci
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snake oil salesman (redirected from snake-oil salesman)
snake oil salesman
Someone who sells, promotes, or is a general proponent of some valueless or fraudulent cure, remedy, or solution. (Can also be formed as "saleswoman" or "salesperson.")
I find it hard to believe anyone would fall for those snake oil salesmen on TV selling holistic medicines and therapies.
A lot of people have been swayed by the presidential candidate's plan for economic growth, but if you ask me, she sounds like a snake oil saleswoman.
See also: oil, salesman, snake
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